21-year-old man shot in Wilmington in critical condition

Police investigate shooting on West Third Street in Wilmington. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Police investigate shooting on West Third Street in Wilmington. (Photo: Delaware Free News)

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/14/2016) A 21-year-old man was in critical condition after he was shot next to Judy Johnson Park in Wilmington on Saturday night, city police said this morning.

The victim was taken to St. Francis Hospital by private vehicle just before 10 p.m., suffering from a wound to the right side of his chest.

Police later found the shooting scene in the 1600 block of W. Third St.

The investigation is still underway and police asked anyone with information to call Detective William Ball at 302-576-3620.